Statement to the second coordination meeting on humanitarian assistance for Somalia

Abstract

The 1992 UNECA statement at the Second Coordination Meeting on Humanitarian Assistance for Somalia highlighted the urgent need to address the catastrophic famine and conflict in Somalia. It reviewed progress under the "100-day Action Programme," which focused on food aid, health services, and infrastructure rehabilitation. The statement called for Somali leaders to end violence and collaborate with international efforts. ECA emphasized transitioning from relief to long-term rehabilitation, including rebuilding civil society and using food aid for economic recovery. The meeting aimed to strengthen coordination for sustainable development in Somalia.